top of page
Search

Sunny Day Shadows Investigation

Updated: May 31, 2020

Contributed by: Kyleen Ellingsen

Target Age Group/Grade: 3nd-6th grade

Estimated Time: 60 minutes

Summary:

Practice observing and graphing data to predict shadow length. Students measure the length of shadows at different times in a sunny day to investigate the relationship between time of day and length of shadows.


Learning Goals:

  • Students will learn the vocabulary: changed variable and measured variable

  • Students will carry out a mathematical investigation by measuring shadows.

  • Students will make connections between how the time of day affects the lengths of shadows

Materials Needed:

  • Access to investigation data graph

  • Paper to journal and sketch on

  • Pencil and 3 different coloring utensils

  • 3 tall/thin objects (easy to measure their shadow...can be a lamppost, chair, street sign, upright broom, figurines, favorite toys, etc.)

  • Clock/phone timer

  • Measuring tool (use a measuring tape, ruler, or even a pair of shoes)

Lesson Video:

Need some help? Watch an instructor teach a part of this lesson!


Additional Resources:




Recent Posts

See All
Soil Sifters

Identify different types of soil, what resides in it, and some of the benefits/restrictions of different types of soil

 
 
 
WaterWorks

Students explore watershed science through hands-on activities involving design, building, and critical thinking.

 
 
 
Surround Sound

Parents can expect students to spend reflective alone time outside and practice listening and mapping the sounds they hear around them.

 
 
 

Comments

© 2023 by Lullaby. Proudly created with Wix.com

bottom of page